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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.30, 4,222.65 and 1,352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.30, 4,222.65 and 1,352.70 is: 2,029.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.30 : 4,222.65 = 1,352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.30/4,222.65 = 1,352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.30x = 4,222.65 × 1,352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.30x = 5,711,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711,978.66/2,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.63

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